Entries are now being accepted for the short film category of the 2016 Cinemalaya Independent Film Competition.
The 10 best short features will be announced on May 6 and will be screened during the 2016 Cinemalaya Festival on Aug. 5 to 14 at the Cultural Center of the Philippines (CCP) and other festival venues.
The best short feature will receive a prize of P150,000 and the Balanghai trophy during the Cinemalaya Awards Night on Aug. 14 at the CCP Tanghalang Nicanor Abelardo.
Deadline for submission is on Feb. 26, 6 p.m. at the CCP’s Media Arts Division.
Cinemalaya is an all-digital film competition that aims to discover, encourage and support the cinematic works of Filipino filmmakers that articulate and interpret the Filipino experience with fresh insight and artistic integrity.
For entry forms and complete guidelines, visit www.cinemalaya.org, www.culturalcenter.gov.ph or call CCP Media Arts Division (8321125, loc. 1704-05).